How Do Moisture / Sweat Wicking Clothing Work?
The Fabric in Sweat Wicking Clothing pulls moisture away from the skin (a process originally used by diaper manufacturers). Today’s Sweat wicking fabrics are constructed of water-repellent synthetic fibers, such as polyester, that are specially woven to create “sweat corridors” that promote capillary action (the same process plants use to draw water to their extremities). Once the mositure is wicked to the surface of the garment, air movemement and other factors enable your sweat to evaporate into the air. How do I care for it? Why not use fabric softener on moisture wicking fabric Washing. Do not use fabric softeners, or dryer sheets. The best way to keep the wicking function in the sleepwear is to wash the garments without softener and then let it hang dry. They will dry quickly on a hanger. If you by accident use fabric softener then wash them again without softener a couple of times and you will wash out the softener. Fabric softener is like wax, it is coating the material to make
